humanity
For better or for worse, relationships reveal the core of the human condition.
The One-Way Street of Modern Love
Modern relationships were supposed to be built on equality, but what we call equality has become one-sided. Men are taught to give, to serve, to protect, and to love unconditionally. Women are taught to expect those things and to measure a man’s worth by how perfectly he provides them. Men are conditioned to earn love. Women are conditioned to receive it. The result is not partnership but imbalance—a one-way street where the traffic of sacrifice flows in only one direction.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast3 months ago in Humans
A Map of Silence
The map begins with a door no one will open again. They told me where the room sat in the world: second floor, west-facing, a window that insisted on being bright. The coordinates don't help. A map is supposed to offer orientation; this one is inaugurated in pain and vertigo. The metal on the bedside glints like a semi-colon in a sentence that won't resolve. The air remembers her perfume, but it's been poisoned by the scent of copper and decomposition. Her wrist held to the bedframe created the peak of the mountain of our pain, frozen in place by the glittering cuff that pretends to be a cliffside.
By Autumn Stew3 months ago in Humans
Beyond the Flag: Reclaiming the Soul of Patriotism
True patriotism is not about flags and fireworks—it’s about responsibility, sacrifice, and the courage to confront our nation’s flaws with the intent to heal them. Performative patriotism, by contrast, is a hollow display that demands no accountability and offers no substance.
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warrior3 months ago in Humans
Hurricane Melissa Devastates Jamaica: My Firsthand Story of Survival
I remember the roar of the wind outside my window, a sound so fierce it felt like the world was tearing itself apart. Right now, we are all in total confusion. Hurricane Melissa hit us with such power and force that I am not sure when we will ever get back to normal. We have no power, no internet, and no water. It is just so hard and extremely difficult. We only had prayers that we’d make it through the storm.
By Diana Crooks3 months ago in Humans
Progressive Hubris and MAGA Willful Ignorance Both Fuel America's Political Dysfunction
Introduction: Two Sides of the Same Dysfunction In today’s polarized America, political discourse often feels like trench warfare. On one side, Progressive hubris—a belief in moral and intellectual superiority—can alienate and dismiss dissenting voices. On the other, MAGA willful ignorance—a rejection of facts in favor of tribal loyalty—can entrench misinformation and conspiracy. Though ideologically opposed, both extremes contribute to the same outcome: a fractured democracy, eroded trust, and civic paralysis.
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warrior3 months ago in Humans
If We Progressives Had Led With Grace Instead of Arrogance
Today’s political climate is the result of many choices—some made in fear, some in pride, and some in silence. But what if key decisions had been made differently? What if President Biden had honored his physical limitations, Kamala Harris had been groomed to lead, and progressives had chosen compassion over combat? The landscape of American politics might look very different.
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warrior3 months ago in Humans
Traitors’ Final Time: When Loyalty Breaks and Consequences Strike. AI-Generated.
Betrayal is one of the most powerful forces in human stories. Whether in politics, sports, or personal relationships, the word "traitor" carries weight that echoes through history. But what happens when the moment of reckoning comes? When the traitors face their final time, consequences are inevitable, and lessons are learned, sometimes too late.
By Fiaz Ahmed 3 months ago in Humans
Virgo Woman and Gemini Man Compatibility Score. AI-Generated.
When a Virgo woman meets a Gemini man, the connection is an intriguing dance between intellect and adaptability. Both ruled by Mercury—the planet of communication and intellect—this pairing is gifted with mental chemistry that can spark hours of fascinating conversations. However, while they share a similar intellectual wavelength, their emotional and lifestyle differences can create tension. Virgo seeks order, security, and depth, whereas Gemini thrives on variety, freedom, and exploration.
By Inspire and Fun3 months ago in Humans
